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1 on 1 after Passing

1 on 1 after Passing

Training contents Speed of reaction. Direction of run. Shot at goal under pressure. Duration 2 bis 3 series at 5 to 8 sprints Description Player A plays to player B (1), who plays

1v1

U11-U12 Up the Steps Foundation 60 mins 6–14 players Progressive load 1v1 Defending
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Practice timer

60:00

Pitch layout
Players Ball Pass / movement Cones / markers

How to use this session

  1. Set the learning intention before players arrive.
  2. Copy the pitch picture as closely as numbers allow.
  3. Protect ball-rolling time; intervene in natural stoppages.
  4. Use STEP live if challenge or success tips too far.

Session flow

Arrival · 8 mins

Warm-up — 1 on 1 after Passing

8:00

Players arrive into a ball-rolling activity linked to the session theme.

Organisation: Small grids / mini pitches ready before players arrive.

Coaching points
  • Smile, connect, set the learning intention early.
  • High ball rolling from the first minute.
Progressions
  • Add directional constraints.
Regressions
  • Reduce pressure / enlarge space.
Technical · 15 mins

1 on 1 after Passing

15:00

Training contents Speed of reaction. Direction of run. Shot at goal under pressure. Duration 2 bis 3 series at 5 to 8 sprints Description Player A plays to player B (1), who plays the ball in direction of goal (2). As soon as B

Organisation: Balls: 12; Cones: Y; Goals: 1; Other: 2Large cones

Coaching points
  • plays the ball, C and D are allowed to start running, to win the ball and to shoot at goal
  • (3). Then the next 2 players start. A and B change after a certain time or the trainer can play the balls.
  • Coaching
  • The forwards direction of run (try to cross the defenders running path). Full recovery between the sprints.
Progressions
  • Increase pressure / reduce space / add direction.
Regressions
  • Remove opposition or enlarge the area to restore success.
Skill · 15 mins

Drill 2 — develop 1 on 1 after Passing

15:00

Add light opposition or a constraint so players must solve 1 on 1 after passing under pressure. Rotate roles often.

Organisation: SSG pitch with clear scoring / constraints linked to the theme.

Coaching points
  • Reward the theme with the scoring system.
  • Protect transition moments both ways.
  • Use guided discovery questions in natural stoppages.
Progressions
  • Shrink space / add a live defender.
Regressions
  • Unopposed patterns first.
Game · 17 mins

Drill 3 — game for 1 on 1 after Passing

17:00

Small-sided or conditioned game that scores/rewards 1 on 1 after passing. Minimal stoppages.

Organisation: Multiple mini-pitches if needed so everyone plays.

Coaching points
  • Find moments for 1 on 1 after passing.
  • Help a teammate who is stuck.
  • Celebrate effort, not only goals.
Progressions
  • Remove the condition when the theme is secure.
Regressions
  • Neutral helper / overload.
Plenary · 5 mins

Review & cool down

5:00

Players share one learning from the session against the intention.

Organisation: Circle with the ball.

Coaching points
  • Listen to teammates.
  • Name one success.

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